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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin the fee for taking an acknowledgment may not exceed $5 per document unless the Department of Financial Institutions sets different fees, and notarial acts for remotely located individuals are authorized under Wis. Stat. 140.145.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Wisconsin at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 per document
The Department of Financial Institutions may establish different fees under Wis. Stat. 140.27 (1) (a) 1.
Remote online notarization
Yes
RON law and effective date
Wis. Stat. 140.145 (2019 Wis. Act 125)
Published March 4, 2020; amended by 2023 Wis. Act 129.

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The rules in Wisconsin

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Wisconsin?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Wisconsin: $5 per document. The Department of Financial Institutions may establish different fees under Wis. Stat. 140.27 (1) (a) 1.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Wisconsin?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Wisconsin: yes.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Wisconsin, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Wisconsin: Wis. Stat. 140.145 (2019 Wis. Act 125). Published March 4, 2020; amended by 2023 Wis. Act 129.

Where do the Wisconsin notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from Wis. Stat. 140.02(9) and Wis. Stat. 140.145. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.